Sunny Coconut Cake

Prep: 30 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A tropical-inspired coconut cake layered with orange-flavored filling and topped with whipped cream and mandarin oranges, perfect for celebrations or special gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz sour cream
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 14 oz flaked coconut
  • 18 1/4 oz yellow cake mix
  • 3 oz orange gelatin
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 11 oz can mandarin oranges

Instructions

  1. Combine sour cream, sugar, and orange juice in a bowl.
  2. Beat in flaked coconut. Cover and refrigerate.
  3. In another bowl, combine yellow cake mix, orange gelatin, water, vegetable oil, and eggs; mix well.
  4. Pour the batter into two greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Cool the cakes for 10 minutes in the pans.
  7. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
  8. Split each cake horizontally to make four layers.
  9. Set aside 1 cup of the coconut filling for the frosting.
  10. Spread the remaining coconut filling between the cake layers. Refrigerate.
  11. Beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  12. Fold the whipped cream into the reserved coconut filling.
  13. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the coconut-cream mixture.
  14. Garnish the cake with drained mandarin oranges.
  15. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

562 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 33.8g 43% DV
Carbs 62.9g 23% DV
Fiber 3.9g 14% DV
Sugar 8.5g 17% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 418.8mg 18% DV
Potassium 425mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 108.5mg 36% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 355.3mcg 39% DV
Vitamin C 22.6mg 25% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 161.3mg 12% DV
Iron 1.7mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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